Lawyer in Santa Monica, California
An Overview of our Family Law Practice
When you have an unresolved family law matter, you want an experienced attorney to protect your interests. At the law office of Mihell & Associates, we bring over 30 years of legal experience to men and women throughout the Los Angeles basin. We have extensive trial experience and know how to protect your interests in court. We also understand the benefit of resolving your disputes without the intervention of the courts and can help you with mediation or a collaborative law approach to your family law matter. Contact our office to schedule a free initial consultation.
Adoption
We work with individuals and couples who want to formally adopt a minor child, including stepparents and grandparents. We advise clients in open adoptions and closed adoptions. We help you prepare and file all the necessary documents to initiate the process and act as your advocate with the court and the adoption agency until the adoption is final. To learn more, see our adoption page.
Child Custody
We will help you establish and implement custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of your minor children while protecting and maintaining your parental relationship. We work with married couples and domestic partners who have minor children. For additional information, visit our page on child custody.
Domestic Violence
We work with either party in a domestic violence proceeding, helping you get a restraining order or defend against a request for an order for protection. We handle cases involving physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, stalking and coercion, whether the victim is an adult or a child. See our page on domestic violence to learn more.
Mediation and Collaborative Law
Though we have extensive trial experience, we encourage clients to resolve family law disputes through alternative means, including mediation and the collaborative approach. We will act as your advocate or as a third party neutral to help you find mutually agreeable ways to resolve your differences. For more information, go to our page on mediation and collaborative law.
We also handle a wide range of other issues related to family law, including:
- Divorce
- Child support
- Spousal support or alimony
- The division of marital property
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Paternity actions
- Grandparents' rights
To arrange a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 310-424-1415. Our office is located one block from the Santa Monica courthouse. We meet with clients by appointment only, but keep flexible hours to meet your needs. We accept credit cards in payment of services rendered.
Mihell & Associates
1541 Ocean Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone: 310-424-1415 | Fax: 310-424-1416
